Wednesday, April 6, 2011

It’s no surprise that Jennifer Lopez knows how to make jewelry look oh-so-good, but she really turns up the gorgeous factor in her new campaign for Tous. The American Idol judge rocks a variety of ethnic gear accentuated by the sparkling jewels — not to mention some seriously sensual poses — in these exclusive photos, part of a series she recently shot for the 90-year-old Spanish company. Lopez was announced as the new face of Tous last month, chosen for her genuineness and charisma, according to the line’s president, Salvador Tous. “[She's] a great illustration of our brand.” (Kylie Minogue previously modeled for the company.) The singer-actress obviously had a lot of fun in her new role, too; some outtakes depict a beaming Lopez with her arm around Madame Tous, who helps design the gems. Many of the pieces Lopez sports in her photos (including the brand’s iconic bears) are available on tous-shop.com now — perhaps we’ll see her wearing some on Idol soon?

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

I don’t like Kim Kardashian just because she really has little to admire about. But I can’t help praising her for promoting the idea of love to yourself. She likes her body and that’s a good thing no matter what other people think about it. In the May 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan UK Kim Kardashian even admitted she feels great about her cellulite.

On cellulite: “I have cellulite. So what! I’ve never claimed to be perfect. It’s crazy anyone should assume that just because you’re in the spotlight, you’re flawless.”

On her love to ice-cream: “Sometimes I pig out and I still feel great, and think, “That was so worth it!” That’s how I feel a lot of the time. I think, “See this little dimple of cellulite here? It was so worth it for that cookies ’n’ cream ice cream!” “If I was stuck on a diet my whole life, I would be really miserable. I love to eat. If you can’t enjoy your life then what’s the point? You can’t torture yourself. I love Rice Krispies Treats, ice cream and frozen yogurt.”Kim Kardashian on body standards: “I never aspired to be a size zero. Although one time I tried on a dress with a size-8 label when I thought I was a size 4. It turned out it was a UK size 8, so actually it was my normal size. But it made me think, “Why do I even care?” I couldn’t care less if it said 14. It’s just a number. Your best measure is to look in the mirror. I always say you shouldn’t weigh yourself. I don’t even have a set of scales in my house.”

On people’s attitude to her curvaceous figure: “I see ridiculous stories about my butt, like how it has been insured. I feel like saying, “Hey, everyone has a butt. It’s not that big a deal!” But I suppose it’s flattering. Personally, I’ve always loved the curvy look. Even when I was a little girl and all my friends would be like, “Oh, my god, your butt’s so big”. And I’d say, “I love it”.”On body differences in her family: “Khloé is super-tall, with great legs; Kourtney is tiny with a great stomach. We embrace the fact that no one is really alike. Our parents always made us feel like, “This is who we are, we’re all beautiful and this is exactly how we’re supposed to be”. We never had any pressure to look different and I think that’s why we’re so confident about it today.”On how she felt seeing her body growing and developing: ‘Kourtney would always make fun of me for having bigger boobs than she did. When you’re young, it’s embarrassing. Your body is changing and it’s scary. Then when I was 15, I realised it was great. I’ve never wished for smaller boobs since.”

Monday, April 4, 2011

Cosmopolitan brings its “fun, fearless female” stories to the Middle East, and the glossy tapped Khloe Kardashian to be the inaugural cover girl for its 62nd international edition.

When asked about what’s the toughest part of being a Kardashian she replied:“Dealing with the Kardashian body image. Kim and Kourtney have said to me, ‘If we were put under the same negative attention that you are, we couldn’t handle it.’ If I want to wear a long flowing dress, someone will say I’m pregnant. I believe we’re not given any more than we can handle and most of the time I can handle it. But we all have fat days and if I’m having one of those days, those sorts of things make me feel down.”

On loving her curves:“Girls tell me and my sisters, ‘We love your booties.’ Just yesterday a really thin stylist said to me, ‘I wish I had your booty. I don’t have one.’”On all of her sisters having their insecurities:“Kim, who I think is flawless, is always complaining. She complains about cellulite and I tell her, ‘I’ll trade your cellulite for my love handles.’”

Sunday, April 3, 2011

It's all about what the kids want at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Young Hollywood's favorite stars walked the orange carpet in a parade of fun frocks and stylish shoes. Check out our picks for the best and worst dressed at this year's slime fest!

The Kardashians
The Kardashian Klan was pretty in pastel on the orange carpet. Kim Kardashian showed off her curves in a cream ruffled mini dress, Kylie Jenner was pretty in a pale pink Camilla and Marc jersey frock while Kendall Jenner stayed sweet in a lavender shift. Kourtney Kardashian
bucked the trend and opted for a bright red maxi dress.

Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus may want to shrink down so she can raid Willow Smith's closet, but her own closet definitely isn't too shabby. She was one of the best dressed of the afternoon in a floral gown by Dolce & Gabbana.

Victoria Justice
Victorious' Victoria Justice went for all-out glitz on the orange carpet. She wore a galactic sequin mini by THEIA, gold Martina pumps by Brian Atwood and a matching gold Lauren Merkin purse. Hey, if you're a star, you have every right to shine like one!

Selena Gomez
Fans may have wanted to see Selena Gomez snuggle up to Justin Bieber on the orange carpet, but her sassy ensemble deserved its solo spotlight. She strut her stylish stuff in a feather print blouse and shorts by Christian Cota. Then topped it all off with bright blue Camila Skovgaard sandals and a Lauren Merkin clutch.

Willow Smith
Willow Smith is here to stay! Not only did she impress with her big performance, but her style was on point as usual. The pint-sized performer strut her stuff in a gold lame romper and mini afro.

Paris Hilton
Looks like the kids still love the Hiltons! Paris Hilton was her usual charming self on the orange carpet in a summery white eyelet dress. Paris paired her flirty frock with pumps and a big smile.

Nicky Hilton
It's always a party when the Hilton sisters are around. Nicky Hilton showed off her long legs and eye for style in a strapless mini dress by Proenza Schouler.

Debby Ryan

Suite Life on Deck star Debby Ryan was all about the gilded glam at the Kids' Choice Awards. She shimmied and shone in a strapless gold BCBGeneration dress paired with matching BCBG Max Azria shoes.

Fergie
It was going to be hard to top the awesome lego dress she performed in, but Fergie kept up the sass in this neon-printed pink-and-yellow dress by D&G. When at the Kids Choice Awards—neon colors are de rigueur.

Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic gold has nothing on her brand new blimp! The ski star accepted her Kids' Choice Award for best female athlete in a bright and cheery one-shouldered dress with a flirty ruched bodice. She topped off her look with nude pumps.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Alexander McQueen's black silk-satin box clutch with gold bead and sequin-embellished oriental embroidery will make a dramatic focus for an avant-garde evening look.Alexander McQueen clutch has a samurai clasp fastening with black Swarovski crystal eyes at top, a gold frame and is fully lined in leather.

Kate Moss is covering Vogue Japan‘s May 2011 issue in a time of distress for Japan. Which makes every gesture and appearance pretty special. For everyone. Of course they did not know this was going to happen when they shot for this issue, but Kate makes a certified gold cover anyway.
Hoping that the pictorials inside are more optimistic and lively than usual may prove to be irrelevant at this point. Kate‘s Mert and Marcus photographs have a strange look, something reminding me of a basement confined glamour (bonus the now so trendy ballerina trend).

Friday, April 1, 2011

When it comes to dressing for the red carpet, Taylor Swift never met a sparkle she didn't like. For everyday life, the country star has perfected a lower-key aesthetic with a girly, retro vibe. The best part of Taylor's street wear? Most of her adorable finds are also totally affordable. Check them out!

Simply Tops
Taylor looked youthful in London wearing a sweet panda sweater from Topshop. The playful crew-neck looked particularly fresh paired with a flirty tiered mini skirt and knee-high boots. An unfussy side braid and warm smile finished off the Taylor's daytime look.

Cheap Chic
Taylor loves sweet retro-inspired pieces from chip chic retailers like Topshop. She was spotted in the store's darling cream lace dress, which she belted and modfied with an exposed black tutu.

Luck be a Lady
Taylor looked sharp while shopping in London in a boyfriend blazer, striped tee and dark skinny jeans. She funked up her maroon oxfords with a pair of polka-dot socks. As usual, the number 13 was written on Taylor's hand for good luck

Ravishing in Red
For a night on the town, Taylor opted for a cherry red ruffled dress. In keeping with her vintage style, Taylor opted against stilettos and stuck with tan Mary Jane heels. The youthful shoes gave her dress a girlish finish.

Floral Flirt
Taylor took in the sights of London in a turquoise floral dress from ModCloth. To keep warm, she paired her frock with an oversized cream cardigan. Bow-adorned peep toes from Zara finished off the easy look.

Taking Flight
While in Paris, Taylor donned a navy bird-print dress from H&M. The whimsical print looked fab with striped tights, brown laced Oxford heels and a cream cardigan. Her blond side braid was an on-trend addition to the look.

Nautical and Nice
Taylor tackled the nautical trend in France with a timeless Breton striped t-shirt. To keep the look fresh, Taylor teamed it with a gray mini and high heeled oxfords. Vibrant pink lips and free flowing curls finished off the classic attire.

Sweet Scarf
Taylor looked retro-chic during a night on the town with pal Selena Gomez. The songstress teamed classic black-and-white oxfords, an oversized khaki blazer and cozy pumpkin scarf for a sweet and timeless look.

Casual Cutie
Taylor looked laid-back in New York wearing jeans with a plaid button down. She matched the violet hues of her shirt to her purple knit cap and added polish with her favorite black leather riding boots.

Ivy League Influence
Taylor fought the winter chill in style in a navy blue toggle coat by Topshop. Brown Sam Edelman oxfords maintained her collegiate vibe, while a sunny yellow beanie was a cheerful addition to her winter wear.

Tough Chic
Taylor toughened up her typically girly street attire with a black leather moto jacket. She matched the vibe of her fitted coat with sleek black pants and matching knee high boots. Taylor added a splash of color with a red beanie, which she owns in a variety of vibrant shades.

Love Potion Number 9
Since love is Taylor Swift's favorite subject matter, it was no surprise to spot the country cutie in a Love Potion Number 9 tee. Taylor styled the look with a canvas messenger bag, brown ankle boots and fire engine red lips.

Boho Beauty
Taylor showcased her earthy side on a warm spring day in a short white Bohemian frock. A floral hobo bag, flat sandals and loose curls were the perfect complements to this lovely relaxed look.